Nougat candy also known as happiness candy, with its sweet flavor from the blend of milk and nuts will make children love it. Or during the first days of Tet, you can also bring it out to treat guests which is very meaningful, let’s go to the kitchen to make this candy!
1. Make Nougat milk candy with Marshmallow
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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking
20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Making Nougat milk candy with Marshmallow For 5 people
Marshmallow 240 g (you can find it at the supermarket) Walnuts 80 gr Raisins 50 gr Almonds 80 gr Pumpkin seeds 50 gr Blueberry jam 50 gr Powdered milk 160 gr Unsalted butter 80 gr
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How to make Nougat milk candy using Marshmallow
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Create the milk candy mixture
Heat a pan on the stove, then add butter to melt, followed by 240 g of marshmallow, and stir in a circular motion over low heat until the mixture melts together.
Once the mixture has blended, add the powdered milk.
Continue to stir the mixture until all the ingredients are combined.
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Add nuts to the candy
Turn the heat to low and add walnuts, almonds, pumpkin seeds, raisins, dried pineapple, blueberry jam, and stir the mixture evenly before turning off the heat.
Note: The cooking time for the mixture should not exceed 7 minutes.
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Pour the candy mixture onto the tray
Then, pour the mixture onto a non-stick tray; to ensure it does not stick, you can line the tray with parchment paper before adding the candy mixture.
Use a spoon to spread the mixture evenly across the tray, then place another layer of parchment paper on top of the candy and use your hand to press down to flatten the surface, followed by using a rolling pin to smooth the surface of the candy.
You can place the candy tray in the refrigerator for about 1 hour to harden, then take it out and cut it into bite-sized pieces, or if you prefer it softer, you can cut the candy while it is still pliable.
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Final Product
This Tet, prepare a jar of Nougat candy to have at home; it’s clean, safe, and nutritious. Both adults and children will love it.
2. Making Nougat candy from egg whites
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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty Level
Easy
Ingredients to Make Nougat Candy from Egg Whites Serves 5 people
Malt syrup 230 gr Granulated sugar 100 gr Water 40 gr Salt 2 gr (neutralizes the sweetness of sugar) Egg whites 1 piece Granulated sugar 10 gr (whisked together with egg whites) Dry nuts (keep in an oven at 70 degrees Celsius) 300 gr (using cold nuts during mixing will cause the malt syrup to lose heat and not bind the nuts with the candy) Powdered milk 25 gr (the type used for baking) Unsalted butter 50 gr (melted in a water bath to keep warm)
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How to Make Nougat Candy from Egg Whites
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Cook the Malt Syrup
Add sugar, water, salt, and malt syrup into a thick-bottomed pot to cook (to avoid high heat that changes the color of the malt syrup).
Stir the mixture until dissolved, then bring to a boil, reduce to low heat. Cook until the malt syrup reaches 140 degrees Celsius.
The thermometer is usually placed close to the pot, so the temperature will be 5 degrees Celsius higher than the actual temperature of the malt syrup. If the thermometer reads 140 degrees Celsius, the malt syrup is only 135 degrees Celsius. If the weather is humid, you need to increase the temperature of the malt syrup by 2-3 degrees Celsius.
If you don’t have a specialized thermometer, you can test by dropping some malt syrup into a bowl of cold water. Here’s how to identify:
- 120 degrees Celsius: Squeeze the malt syrup with your hand; it feels like squeezing singum.
- 130 degrees Celsius: Drop malt syrup into water; it forms a water droplet shape, and squeezing it still feels elastic. At this temperature, the candy will stick to your teeth when eaten.
- 140 degrees Celsius: It feels hard like a silicon bar and can be broken.
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Whip the egg whites to stiff peaks
Next, you add the egg whites to a large bowl along with 10g of sugar, then use a hand mixer to whip this mixture until it reaches stiff peaks. You can determine the stiff peak stage by lifting the whisk; if the peaks stand straight up, then your egg whites have reached the stiff peak stage.
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Pour the malt syrup into the whipped egg whites
When the malt syrup reaches a temperature of 140 degrees Celsius, you slowly add the malt syrup to the egg whites. And use a hand mixer to blend these two ingredients together.
After mixing the malt syrup and egg whites well, gradually add the butter and mix evenly (divide the amount of butter each time you add it).
Note: You should add the malt syrup in several batches to make it easier to mix together. It is best to heat the malt syrup while whipping the egg whites to avoid the situation where the egg whites are whipped but the malt syrup is cooled and hardened.
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Mixing milk powder and nuts
Add the milk powder and mix well with a whisk; if it feels too heavy, you can use your hands to mix. Next, add the dry nuts and quickly mix with the candy because if the candy cools down, it will lose its stickiness.
After that, line a tray with baking paper and spread the candy evenly, then place more baking paper on top and use a rolling pin to press it down tightly. When the candy cools, cut it into bite-sized pieces, wrap them in paper, and place them in a bag or airtight container.
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Final product
Nougat candy made from egg whites is pure white, moderately sweet, rich, and crunchy when eaten. Although making Nougat candy from egg whites is a bit more complicated than making it with Marshmallow candy, the final product will definitely be worth the effort you put in.
You can refer to how to make Nougat candy at TasteVN
Notes when making Nougat candy with Marshmallow:
- When stirring the candy, keep the heat low and in about 7 minutes the candy mixture will blend together.
- If the pan is too hot, and the fire is too strong, the marshmallow will not melt completely and will have a burnt yellow color.
- To give the candy more color, you can add green tea matcha powder, cocoa powder, or sugar heated on the stove to turn it a golden yellow while cooking the candy mixture.
- Store Nougat candy by placing the candy tray in the refrigerator, cutting as you eat. Additionally, you can cut parchment paper, candy wrapping paper, and wrap the candy into bite-sized pieces stored in a sealed jar.
- Or you can roll the candy pieces in some sugar and store them in a jar. To be more certain, you can keep the jar of candy in the refrigerator.
Notes when making Nougat candy with egg whites:
Less sugar and more malt will result in a softer candy product. If you want your candy to be harder, you just need to increase the amount of sugar.
- The higher the temperature of the malt, the harder the candy will be, so you should monitor the temperature of the malt to achieve the desired consistency.
- The quality of the malt also affects the quality and hardness of the candy, so each type of malt will produce different candy products.
- You should store the candy in the refrigerator to maintain its structure and preserve its delicious flavor.
Product information:
- You can use a 300W egg beater to make the dish. With its powerful capacity and sturdy handle design, it helps you easily whisk flour, eggs, etc. The machine has kneading, mixing functions, a speed adjustment button, suitable for making many types of cakes, and the stainless steel material increases durability and safety when cooking.
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Above is how to make Nougat milk candy at home deliciously, and it’s extremely easy that you can do anytime. Wish you success in making this dish!
